Episode 854
What is a Murim lord? (4)
“Tea fragrance is good.”
“Oh, I see.”
“When did you, the guy who only waved a sword on this day, learn how to lower a car?”
Yeon Ji-pyeong scratched his head as if embarrassed.
“I didn’t learn anything in particular, but I learned from the sidelines what Brother Moyong taught me once in a while.”
“Hehe, did you say that?”
The tea my son brewed himself is definitely special.
Although the workmanship is poor, it tastes like it was cooked with great care. It was a sincerity that could only be felt because he was a father.
“Hojeong is coming in the evening?”
“yes. That’s what I heard. Oh, and you too.”
“It’s going to be a lively evening for the first time in a long time.”
Looking at Yeonwi smiling, Yeon Ji-pyeong carefully opened his mouth.
“father.”
“hmm?”
“Your father saw it too, right?”
Although it was a random comment, Yeonwi could tell right away that Yeonjipyeong was asking what he saw.
“Yes, I saw it.”
“Really…”
Yeon Ji-pyeong’s face became wet with ecstasy.
“I realized once again that there is truly no end to martial arts.”
“Haha, how amazing is this? Even for Abby Lee, the far-off state of non-existence is called entry into a realm not permitted to humans. They say that even if you reach that level, you can’t compare to the masters of Seongcheon.”
“Yes.”
“Even more so, when you think about Master Muheo, a master of martial arts, who is said to be the closest to the best in the world, you realize that there is truly no end to martial arts. “The previous head of the family of Hojeong and Namgung was so great, so what about Gwon Shin’s martial arts skills?”
Yeon Ji-pyeong sighed softly.
“I felt helpless. Really. But…”
“But doesn’t it give you a sense of challenge?”
Yeon Ji-pyeong’s face turned red.
“It’s still at the level of a baby fish, but… yes, it is.”
“Haha, what a baby fish. “Even if you search the whole world, there are not a handful of people your age who have achieved that level.”
Yeon Ji-pyeong cleared her throat as if embarrassed and asked quietly.
“What did your father think?”
“hmm.”
Yeonwi’s eyes slowly looked into space.
“It was amazing.”
It was my first time. I got to see my son’s true skills.
We had sparred a few times before, but back then, my son wasn’t up to par. However, the current son, who has experienced and developed through the world, has surpassed his father and has begun to catch up with those who are revered as martial arts legends.
“Hojeong’s martial arts skills were very dynamic. However, it feels like the unique dynamism has decreased significantly compared to before.”
“Is that so?”
“At least that’s how it looks. However, in simple movements, I used my powerful martial arts skills with unimaginable power.”
“yes! That’s it. I was really surprised to see that too. “I still can’t believe that a person can change such a complex formula so many times in a moment.”
“I don’t really have to say that much. “Even this father can imitate that much.”
“Yes?!”
Yeon Ji-pyeong was surprised.
Yeonwi tilted his head.
“Of course, it would be difficult to use it in practice. What’s really great about Hojeong is that he goes beyond using such complex formulas like lightning, and reacts immediately to the opponent’s attacks, even predicting them until several moves later.”
“…!”
“It was as if I could clearly see the opponent’s movements.”
Yeon Ji-pyeong swallowed his saliva.
“Until there… I didn’t see it.”
“Hehe, of course. It is amazing just to look into the operation of their real skills. “Your body is not yet in a state where you can understand what Abby saw.”
“I see. also…!”
“I just felt somewhat frustrated.”
“What do you mean frustrating?”
“hmm.”
Yeonwi shook his head.
“It’s hard to explain in words. Anyway, it was a bit frustrating. It is clear that Gojeong’s martial arts skills have reached the world, but why does it feel like he is stuck in a rut?…”
“…?!”
“Rather, I never felt anything like that before.”
Yeon Ji-pyeong couldn’t understand his father’s words.
My brother’s martial arts skills were by no means stereotypical. On the contrary, wasn’t it full of anomalous and creative battles that ordinary people couldn’t even imagine?
“In any case, even with such excellent martial arts skills, I could not defeat the former head of the Southern Palace.”
To be precise, it should be said that it is a difficult battle to determine superiority or inferiority.
If it went any further, bystanders could get hurt. To that extent, the confrontation between the two became heated.
In the end, the two postponed the remaining confrontation. In the first place, the purpose of Yeonhojeong itself was to provide enlightenment to the warriors of Meng, so there was no reason to wait for it to end.
‘What if we fought like that?’
If you don’t fight, it’s hard to be sure of the outcome.
But Yeonwi thought. It would have been his son’s defeat.
Regardless of the process, it was predicted that in the end, Yeonhojeong would have kneeled under the sword of Geomje.
“Your brother had the mysterious ability to see several moves ahead of his opponent, but that didn’t work on Geomje senior.”
“Why is that so?”
“This is also difficult to explain in words. If I had to say it, it would be because the enlightenment is different.”
“Enlightenment….”
“Yes.”
Yeonwi quenched her thirst with tea again.
“If the enlightenment of the sword emperor I saw truly reached ‘that realm,’ then the current Gojeong cannot win. “Even if he was stronger, faster, and more ruthless, the ax of the Gojeong would not have been able to reach the body of the senior Geomje because the areas reached were different.”
“…!”
“Hojeong still fights with his body. However, Geomje senior fights with enlightenment. Enlightenment is not everything, but if you do not improve your physical abilities or develop the divine skill itself, it will be difficult for the Gojeong to win against the senior Geomje.”
“Ha, but considering your age…!”
“Hehehe, of course it’s great. Right now, this father can’t even reach your brother’s feet. “What incredible talent is this?”
However, there was something I regretted about being a military officer before becoming a father.
Yeonwi’s eyes sparkled.
‘That guy definitely seemed like he could go beyond that.’
* * *
“Whoa.”
White breath comes out in a light sigh.
“It’s definitely colder than Anhui. “Maybe it’s because it’s at the foot of a mountain.”
The sight of Namgungseung drinking tea in front of the small pond in front of his private room looked completely different from when he showed off his fearsome swordsmanship just moments ago.
Namgoongpyo thought.
‘Something has changed.’
It wasn’t because he didn’t hold a sword, but he looked strangely different from when I saw him at home.
This is the part that I can’t pinpoint. It was a minor change that only those who had always pursued the sword could feel.
“Why are you looking at me so intently?”
“sorry.”
“What is there to be sorry for? “I was just curious.”
Namgoongpyo cautiously opened his mouth.
“There is one thing I would like to ask you.”
“Tell me.”
“How…”
Namgungpyo glanced at the separate room.
Inside the separate room was Yeonhojeong. Only the collar was visible through the window.
“Why are you paying attention to Sobuju?”
The corners of Namgungseung’s mouth rose.
“A young man who had not yet reached the level of enlightenment rose to the same level as the masters of Seongcheon, known as rare geniuses. “If you just count the years, the difference is close to half a hundred years.”
“….”
“Is there any reason not to be interested?”
“Of course it is, but…”
Namgoongpyo couldn’t keep his mouth shut easily.
Although he was considered an extrovert by everyone due to his strong self-confidence and fierce passion, he did not dare to show such a thing in front of his grandfather.
“Isn’t it possible that you have imparted to him at least a part of the vast enlightenment?”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s motionless posture seen through the window, and her grandfather who made way for her.
Naturally, I couldn’t help but think that way.
His hunch was correct.
“Is there any need to give teachings to someone who is already approaching my level?”
“…?”
“I just gave you some ventilation because you didn’t seem to be able to see what was clearly visible.”
For a moment, Namgoongpyo’s face hardened.
“Grandpa….”
“Why are you doing that?”
“I’m sorry to say this, but the author is a member of the Yeon family.”
“Is that even a problem?”
“….”
“When it comes to Yeonga, they are considered among the noble families of the martial arts world along with us. They say that the Dead Sea is the Eastern Way. How much more can you be considered a senior of a powerful person if you cannot provide this much help to a practitioner walking the same path?”
“But grandfather.”
“What is so scary and disturbing?”
“yes?!”
Namgungseung’s transparent eyes turned to Namgungpyo.
In front of those strange eyes, Namgoongpyo felt a chill as if his whole body had been exposed.
“He has already gone far beyond what you can deal with.”
“…!”
“If your opponent, who you might be able to catch up with even if you practice all your life, runs further away, it is right to grit your teeth and think about chasing after them.”
“That…”
“Isn’t it rather a blessing? “What is it like to live in the same era as a monster that size?”
“….”
“As a warrior, you have the great incentive to not be arrogant, so why are you only thinking about taking him down and not trying to catch up with him?”
Namgoongpyo’s face turned red.
Namgung Seung clicked his tongue.
“People hate and are jealous. There is hate and there is also disgust. The emotion itself is not the problem. “The problem is that I am swayed by such emotions.”
“….”
“Hate and be jealous until you die. So think about going over there and crushing it. “Bringing back someone who left because you are afraid of the long road ahead is just a foolish thing that blocks your progress.”
“I just… I don’t think it’s a good thing for the main family that the power of the Yeon family becomes stronger…” “
Also, those who are not honest with themselves can never reach the extreme. “This is the same in any area.”
Namgungseung, who was quietly looking at his eldest son, sighed.
“It’s my fault.”
“…yes?”
“I risked my life just for a sword. So I didn’t look around. Because only the sword was important to me. On the contrary, I thought that if my skills reached the ultimate level, it would be good for the people in the family.”
“….”
“But it was all an excuse. I had no idea that I would regret so much not being able to take proper care of my babies while I was crazy about the sword. “If at least the martial arts stance had been clearly taught to you from a young age, would you have told lies in front of your grandfather?”
Namgoongpyo’s face turned pale.
“I’m sorry!”
“Do you still think you are the best engineer in the world?”
“…!”
“You know in your head that it’s not true, but you don’t want to admit it in your heart?”
Namgung Seung pointed to the window of the separate room with his chin.
“Look at him. Even though he has greater talent than anyone else, he thinks that his talent is not that great and that there are many geniuses in the world. sincerely.”
“…!”
“You lost to me not because of your talent or effort, but because of your attitude toward life.”
Namgoongpyo closed his eyes.
I felt extremely miserable.
Not the King of Nangong, his presence in Anhui Province was no less than that of the crown prince of a country. But the world was large and there were many monsters. Not just Yeon Ho-jeong, but just looking at the noble lady accompanying him, she broke through Mujong faster than he did and at a younger age.
He couldn’t admit it. I said I acknowledged it, but I couldn’t accept it in my heart.
Namgung Seung sighed.
“I have to go to your father. “Just go in and rest.”
“…yes.”
It was then.
‘…?’
Namgung Seung’s eyes turned to the separate room at the sight of a strange prayer.
At the same time, his eyes widened.
Soft golden smoke was seeping out of the window.
“…I may be an ugly eldest son, but I think I understand your feelings. How can you be so fast?”
